Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog

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• Graduate Studies
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• Faculty
• Appendices

Texas A&M University Faculty

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Baber, R. Jovita, Assistant Professor of History. (2005) B.A., Carleton College, 1990; M.A., University of Chicago, 1996; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 2005.

Back, Kerry E., Professor of Finance; Holder of the Jerry and Kay Cox Chair in Business; and Holder of the Thomas W. Leland Memorial Chair in Finance. (2004) B.A., Western Kentucky University, 1978; Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1983.

Baer, Judith A., Professor of Political Science. (1988, 1994) A.B., Bryn Mawr College, 1968; M.A., University of Chicago, 1971; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1974.

Bahr, Anne M., Associate Professor of Veterinary Large Animal Clinical Sciences. (1998, 2007) B.S., University of California, Davis, 1988; D.V.M., University of California, Davis, 1992; M.S., Colorado State University, 1998; Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology, 1997.

Bailey, Barbara, Lecturer in Theatre Arts. (1999) B.A., Louisiana State University, 1992; M.A., University of Arkansas, 1995.

Bailey, Christopher A., Professor of Poultry Science and of Nutrition. (1983, 1999) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1977; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1979; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1982.

Bailey, E. Murl, Jr., Professor of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology. (1970, 1981) D.V.M., Texas A&M University, 1964; M.S., Iowa State University, 1966; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1968; Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Toxicology, 1972.

Bailey, Michael J., Assistant Professor of Poultry Science. (2006) B.S., Clarkson University, 1997; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2004.

Bakelmann, Irene R., Senior Lecturer in European and Classical Languages and Cultures. (1982, 1998) M.S., Leningrad State Pedagogical University (Russia), 1960; M.A., Leningrad State Pedagogical University (Russia), 1966.

Balbuena, Perla B., Professor, Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, and Holder of the Gas Processors Suppliers Association (GPSA) Professorship in Chemical Engineering. (2004) B.S., Universidad Technologica National (Argentina), 1973; M.S., University of Pennsylvania, 1983; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1996.

Baldauf, Jack G., Professor of Oceanography. (1987, 2001) B.A., San Jose State University, 1981; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1984.

Baldwin, John T., Senior Lecturer, Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering. (1994, 1995) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1964; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1966; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1968.

Balester, Valerie M., Associate Professor of English and Executive Director of the University Writing Center. (1988, 1995) B.A., Wilkes College, 1977; M.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1982; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1988.

Ball, Judith M., Associate Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology, of Toxicology and of Biotechnology. (1997, 2002) B.S., Southwestern Louisiana University, 1974; M.S., Louisiana State University, 1984; Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1990.

Ballard, Danny J., Professor of Health and Kinesiology. (1985, 1999) B.S., University of Houston, 1966; M.Ed., University of Houston, 1975; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University, 1982.

Ballard, Kristy, Lecturer in Health and Kinesiology. (2006) B.S., Tarleton State University, 1997; M.Ed., Tarleton State University, 1999; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2006.

Baltensperger, David D., Professor of Soil and Crop Sciences and Head of Department. (2006) B.S., Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1976; M.S., University of Nebraska, 1978; Ph.D., New Mexico State University, 1980.

Bame, Sherry, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, of Family and Community Medicine, and of Water Management and Hydrological Science. (1986, 1994) B.S.N., University of Michigan, 1969; M.S., Boston University, 1972; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1985.

Banerjee, Amarnath P., Associate Professor, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. (1999, 2005) B.S., Birla Institute of Technology and Science, 1989; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1999.

Banerjee, Debjyoti, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering. (2005) B. Tech., Indian Institute of Technology, 1992; M.S., University of Mississippi, 1995; Ph.D., University of California, 1999.

Bangerth, Wolfgang, Assistant Professor of Mathematics. (2005) Ph.D., University of Heidelberg, 2002.

Barnes, William Stephen, Professor of Health and Kinesiology and of Nutrition. (1985, 1993) B.A., California State University, Northridge, 1973; M.A., University of Southern California, 1977; Ph.D., University of Southern California, 1978.

Barnhardt, Terry, Assistant Research Scientist, Department of Psychology. (2000) B.A., University of North Dakota, 1979; M.A., California State University, Sacramento, 1989; Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1993.

Barondeau, David P., Assistant Professor of Chemistry. (2006) B.A., Southern Utah State College, 1989; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1996.

Barrett, Jeannie A., Lecturer in Accounting. (2003) B.B.A., Texas A&M University, 1978; M.B.A., Sam Houston State University, 2002.

Barrick, Murray R., Professor of Management and Holder of the Paul M. and Rosalie Robertson Chair in Business. (2006) B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1980; M.A., University of Akron, 1986; Ph.D., University of Akron, 1988.

Barroso, Luciana R., Associate Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering. (1999, 2005) B.A., Rice University, 1993; B.S., Rice University, 1993; M.S., Stanford University, 1994; Ph.D., Stanford University, 1999.

Barrufet, Maria A., P.E., Professor, Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering, and Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, and Holder of the Rob L. Adams Professorship in Petroleum Engineering. (1991, 2004) B.S., UNSA (Argentina), 1979; M.S., Universidad Nacional del Sur Buenos Aires (Argentina), 1983; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1987.

Bartles, Bryan D., Colonel, Professor of Aerospace Studies. (2007) B.A., Texas A&M University, 1982; M.A., St. Mary’s University, 1994; M.A., Air University, 2005.

Barton, Claudia L., Professor of Veterinary Small Animal Clinical Sciences. (1978, 1988) D.V.M., University of Missouri, 1973; Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Oncology, 1979.

Barton, Lea A., Lecturer in Teaching, Learning and Culture. (2000) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1981; M.Ed., Texas A&M University, 1984; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1990.

Barucchieri, Paolo G., Visiting Professor of Architecture. (1982, 1986) Certificate in Art, University of Florence (Italy), 1962; M.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1969.

Bassichis, William H., Professor of Physics and Presidential Professor for Teaching Excellence. (1970, 1987) B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1959; M.S., Case Western Reserve University, 1961; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University, 1963.

Batchelor, Bill, P.E., Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, and of Water Management and Hydrological Science. (1976, 1986) B.A., Rice University, 1971; M.S., Rice University, 1974; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1976.

Batista, Paul J., Associate Professor of Health and Kinesiology. (1998, 2006) B.S., Trinity University, 1973; J.D., Baylor University Law School, 1976.

Batteas, James D., Associate Professor of Chemistry. (2005) B.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1990; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1995.

Battle, Guy Arthur III, Professor of Mathematics. (1979, 1991) M.A., Indiana University, 1970; M.S., Murray State University, 1973; Ph.D., Duke University, 1977.

Bauer, John E., Professor of Veterinary Small Animal Clinical Sciences and of Nutrition and Holder of the Mark L. Morris Endowed Professorship in Veterinary Clinical Nutrition. (1991) B.S., University of Kentucky, 1971; M.S., University of Illinois, 1975; D.V.M., University of Illinois, 1979; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1980.

Baum, Dale, Professor of History. (1978, 1999) B.A., Georgetown University, 1965; M.A., University of Minnesota, 1972; M.Phil., University of Minnesota, 1975; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1978.

Bäumler, Andreas J., Assistant Professor of Medical Microbiology and Immunology. (1996) Vordiplom, Friedrich-Alexander Universitat (Germany), 1985; Diplom., Universitat Tubingen (Germany), 1989; Ph.D., Universitat Tubingen (Germany), 1992.

Baxter, Jerry, Lecturer in Management. (2004) B.A., University of Texas at Arlington, 1974; M.B.A., Georgia State University, 1996.

Bay, Darrell Edward, Professor of Entomology. (1974, 1984) B.S., Kansas State University, 1964; M.S., Kansas State University, 1967; Ph.D., Kansas State University, 1974.

Bazer, Fuller W., Distinguished Professor of Animal Science and of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences; Associate Vice President for Research; and Holder of the O. D. Butler Endowed Chair in Animal Science. (1992, 2001) B.S., Centenary College of Louisiana, 1960; M.S., Louisiana State University, 1963; Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 1969.

Beasley, Ryan A., Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution. (2006) B.S., Vanderbilt University, 2000; M.S., Harvard University, 2002; Ph.D., Harvard University, 2006.

Beason, William Lynn, P.E., Associate Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering. (1981, 1987) B.S., Texas Tech University, 1973; M.S., Texas Tech University, 1974; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1980.

Beathard, Karen M., Lecturer in Nutrition and Food Science. (1998) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1986; M.S., Texas Woman’s University, 1990.

Beattie, Craig W., Adjunct Member, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology. (1984) B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1965; M.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1968; Ph.D., University of Delaware, 1971.

Beaver, Bonnie V., Professor of Veterinary Small Animal Clinical Sciences. (1969, 1982) B.S., University of Minnesota, 1966; D.V.M., University of Minnesota, 1968; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1972; Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, 1993.

Beck, Grace M., Captain, Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies. (2007) B.A., Angelo State University, 1998; M.A., Air Force Institute of Technology, 2004.

Becker, Katrin, Professor of Physics. (2005) Vordiplom, Ruhr Universitat Bochum (Germany), 1987; Diplom, Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms Universitat (Germany), 1991; Ph.D., Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms Universitat (Germany), 1994.

Becker, Melanie, Professor of Physics. (2005) Vordiplom, Ruhr Universitat Bochum (Germany), 1987; Diplom, Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms Universitat (Germany), 1991; Ph.D., Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms Universitat (Germany), 1994.

Bedard, Martha A., Professor of Library Science; Associate Dean, Advanced Studies, Texas A&M University Libraries; and Holder of the Lila B. King Estate Endowed Professorship. (2000) B.A., Fitchburg State College, 1977; M.S.L.S., Simmons School of Library Science, 1980.

Bednarz, Robert S., Professor of Geography. (1978, 1995) B.A., Dartmouth College, 1968; M.A., Northwestern University, 1969; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1975.

Bednarz, Sarah W., Professor of Geography. (1993, 2007) B.A., Mount Holyoke College, 1973; M.A.T., University of Chicago, 1974; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1992.

Behmer, Naomi, Lecturer in Library Science. (2006) B.A., University of Southhampton (UK), 1985; M.A., University of College London (UK), 2001.

Behmer, Spencer T., Assistant Professor of Entomology. (2005) B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1989; M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1993; Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1998.

Belanger, Shane A., MSG, Senior Military Instructor, Department of Military Science. (2005).

Bell-Pedersen, Deborah, Professor of Biology and of Genetics. (1997, 2007) B.S., State University of New York at Albany, 1983; M.S., State University of New York at Albany, 1987; Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany, 1991.

Belliveau, Maura A., Assistant Professor of Management. (2000) A.B., Mount Holyoke College, 1985; M.S., University of California at Berkeley, 1993; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1995.

Belmonte, Arthur, Jr., Senior Lecturer in Mathematics. (1993) B.S., Michigan State University, 1978; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1986.

Beltran, Liliana Olga, Assistant Professor of Architecture. (2002) Professional Degree, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria, Lima (Peru), 1983; M.Arch., University of Oregon, 1985; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1997.

Belyanin, Alexey A., Associate Professor of Physics. (2003, 2007) M.S., Niyhny Novgorod State University (Russia), 1989; Ph.D., Institute of Applied Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Russia), 1995.

Bendixen, Alfred, Professor of English. (2005) B.A., State University of New York at Binghamton, 1973; M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1974; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1979.

Benedik, Michael J., Professor of Biology and of Genetics. (2004) B.A., University of Chicago, 1976; Ph.D., Stanford University, 1982.

Benefiel, Candace, Associate Professor of Library Science. (1987, 1999) B.A., Rice University, 1979; M.L.I.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1981; M.A., West Texas State University, 1989.

Benjamin, James J., C.P.A., Professor of Accounting and Head of Department and Holder of the Arthur Andersen and Company Former Students Professorship in Accounting. (1974, 1984) B.S., University of Maryland, 1968; M.B.A., Indiana University, 1971; D.B.A., Indiana University, 1972.

Benjamin, Ludy T., Jr., Professor of Psychology and of Educational Psychology; Holder of the Glasscock Professorship in Undergraduate Teaching Excellence; and Presidential Professor of Teaching Excellence. (1980) B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1966; Ph.D., Texas Christian University, 1971.

Bennett, G. Kemble, P.E., Professor, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering; Vice Chancellor for Engineering, The Texas A&M University System; Dean, Dwight Look College of Engineering, Texas A&M University; and Director, Texas Engineering Experiment Station. (1986, 2002) B.S., Florida State University, 1962; M.S., San Jose State University, 1968; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1970.

Bennett, Gregg R., Assistant Professor of Health and Kinesiology. (2005) B.S., Tennessee Tech University, 1988; M.S., University of Tennessee, 1993; Ed.D., Auburn University, 1997.

Benz, Michael R., Professor of Educational Psychology and Head of Department. (2004) B.S., California Lutheran College, 1973; M.A., Chapman College, 1980; Ph.D., University of Oregon, 1983.

Benzerga, A. Amine, Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, and of Materials Science and Engineering. (2004) B.S., School of Aero and Space Engineering, Toulouse (France), 1995; M.S., Sup’Aero-Universite Paul Sabatier (France), 1995; Ph.D., Ecole des Mines de Paris, Evry (France), 2000.

Bergbreiter, David E., Professor of Chemistry and of Materials Science and Engineering and Holder of the Eppright Professorship in Undergraduate Teaching Excellence. (1974, 1983) B.S., Michigan State University, 1970; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1974.

Berger, Harris M., Associate Professor of Music and Performance Studies. (1996, 2002) B.A., Wesleyan University, 1988; M.A., Indiana University, 1991; Ph.D., Indiana University, 1995.

Bergeron, Christine S., Clinical Assistant Professor of Health and Kinesiology. (2003) B.A., University of Akron, 1993; M.A., Florida State University, 1998.

Berghman, Luc R., Associate Professor of Poultry Science, of Veterinary Pathobiology and of Biotechnology. (1997, 2005) M.S., University of Leuven (Belgium), 1982; Ph.D., University of Leuven (Belgium), 1988.

Bergman, Mindy, Assistant Professor of Psychology. (2001) B.A., University of Oklahoma, 1996; M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2001.

Berkolaiko, Gregory, Assistant Professor of Mathematics. (2003) B.S., Voronezh State University (Russia), 1996; M.P., University of Strathclyde (United Kingdom), 1997; Ph.D., University of Bristol (United Kingdom), 2000.

Bernal, Julio S., Associate Professor of Entomology. (1998, 2004) B.S., Universidad Autonoma Chapingo (Mexico), 1988; M.S., University of California, Riverside, 1991; Ph.D., University of California, Riverside, 1995.

Bernstein, Lori R., Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, of Toxicology and of Genetics. (1996) B.A., Harvard University, 1981; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, 1990.

Berry, Leonard L., Distinguished Professor of Marketing and Holder of the M. B. Zale Chair in Retailing and Marketing Leadership. (1982, 2001) B.A., University of Denver, 1964; M.B.A., University of Denver, 1965; Ph.D., Arizona State University, 1968.

Berthold, Dennis A., Professor of English. (1972, 1983) B.A., University of California, Riverside, 1964; M.A., University of California, Riverside, 1966; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1972.

Berthot, Patricia, Lecturer in Health and Kinesiology. (2004) B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1988; M.Ed., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1990.

Bessler, David A., Professor of Agricultural Economics and Intercollegiate Faculty of Agribusiness. (1982, 1986) B.S., University of Arizona, 1971; M.S., University of Arizona, 1973; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 1977.

Best, Frederick Roy, Associate Professor, Department of Nuclear Engineering, and Director of Center for Space Power. (1982, 1989) B.M.E., Manhattan College, 1968; M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1969; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1980.

Bettati, Riccardo, Professor, Department of Computer Science. (1995, 2007) DIP, Swiss F.I.T., Zurich, 1988; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1994.

Betty, Gerald R., Deputy Commandant and Instructor, School of Military Science. (2005) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1973; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1995.

Bevan, John W., Professor of Chemistry and Joint Holder of the C. J. Davidson Chair in Science. (1978, 1988) B.Sc., University of Wales, 1968; M.Sc., University of Surrey, 1970; Ph.D., University of London, 1975.

Bevan, Michael A., Associate Professor, Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, and of Materials Science and Engineering. (2002, 2007) B.S., Lehigh University, 1994; Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University, 1999.

Bhattacharya, Nandini, Associate Professor of English. (2006) B.A., Presidency College, University of Calcutta, 1986; M.A., University of Rochester, 1989; Ph.D., University of Rochester, 1992.

Bhattacharya, Raktim, Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering. (2005) B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, 1996; M.S., University of Minnesota, 2000; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2003.

Bhattacharyya, Shankar P., P.E., Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Inaugural Holder of the Robert M. Kennedy ‘26 Professorship II in Electrical Engineering; TEES Fellow; and IEEE Fellow. (1980, 1989) B.T., Indian Institute of Technology, 1967; M.S., Rice University, 1969; Ph.D., Rice University, 1971.

Bianchi, Thomas S., Professor of Oceanography. (2006) B.A., Dowling College, 1978; M.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1981; Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1987.

Biard, James Robert, Adjunct Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and IEEE Fellow, National Academy of Engineering. (1983) B.S., A&M College of Texas, 1954; M.S., A&M College of Texas, 1956; Ph.D., A&M College of Texas, 1957.

Bickel, J. Eric, Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. (2004) B.S., New Mexico State University, 1992; M.S., Stanford University, 1994; Ph.D., Stanford University, 1999.

Bickham, Troy O., Assistant Professor of History. (2003) B.A., William Jewell College, 1995; M.Phil., Oxford University, 1997; D.Phil., Oxford University, 2001.

Bierman, Leonard, Professor of Management and The George Bush School of Government and Public Service; Mays Faculty Fellow. (1982, 1995) B.S., Cornell University, 1975; J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1978; M.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1980.

Biggs, Douglas C., Professor of Oceanography. (1977, 1996) A.B., Franklin and Marshall College, 1972; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 1976.

Bilbo, David L., Professor of Construction Science and Holder of the Clark Construction Group, Inc., Endowed Professorship in Construction Science. (1977, 2000) B.S., East Texas State University, 1973; M.S., East Texas State University, 1974; D.Ed., Texas A&M University, 1977.

Binamira-Soriaga, Elizabeth, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry. (1993, 1998) B.S., University of San Carlos (Philippines), 1975; M.S., University of Hawaii, 1978; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1986.

Binas, Bert, Associate Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology and of Genetics. (2000) Dip., Institute of Chemical Physics, Moscow, 1981; Ph.D., Central Institute for Molecular Biology, E. Berlin, 1987.

Binzel, Marla L., Associate Professor of Horticultural Sciences and of Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences. (1991) B.S., University of New Hampshire, 1981; Ph.D., Purdue University, 1987.

Biscontin, Giovanna, Assistant Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering. (2002) Laurea, Universita degli Studi di Padova (Italy), 1997; M.S., University of California at Berkeley, 1998; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 2001.

Bizon, Jennifer L., Assistant Professor of Psychology. (2003) B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1993; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, 1998.

Blackburn, James Tanner, Assistant Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering. (2005) B.A., Middlebury College, 1998; M.S., Northwestern University, 2002; Ph.D., Northwestern University, 2005.

Blackwelder, Julia Kirk, Professor of History. (1993) B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1964; M.A., Emory University, 1969; Ph.D., Emory University, 1972.

Blackwell, David W., Professor of Finance and Head of Department and Holder of the James W. Aston/Republic Bank Professorship in Finance. (2002) B.S., University of Tennessee, 1981; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1986.

Blakley, George Robert, Professor of Mathematics. (1970) A.B., Georgetown University, 1954; M.A., University of Maryland, 1959; Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1960.

Blanton, Carlos K., Associate Professor of History. (2001, 2007) B.A., Texas A&M University-Kingsville, 1993; M.A., Southwest Texas State University, 1995; Ph.D., Rice University, 1999.

Blanton, Hart, Associate Professor of Psychology. (2005) B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1990; M.A., Princeton University, 1992; Ph.D., Princeton University, 1994.

Blasingame, Thomas A., P.E., Professor, Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering, and Holder of the Robert L. Whiting Professorship for Teaching Excellence in Petroleum Engineering, and Professor of Geology and Geophysics. (1991, 2005) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1984; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1986; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1989.

Bloomfield, Susan A., Professor of Health and Kinesiology and of Nutrition. (1993, 2006) B.A., Oberlin College, 1974; M.A., University of Iowa, Iowa City, 1978; Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1992.

Blue-McLendon, Alice, Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology. (2002) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1985; B.S., Texas A&M University, 1987; D.V.M., Texas A&M University, 1989.

Bluemel, Janet F., Professor of Chemistry. (2007) B.S., Technical University of Munich, 1984; M.S., Technical University of Munich, 1986; Ph.D., Technical University of Munich, 1989.

Boadu, Frederick O., Professor of Agricultural Economics. (1988, 2004) B.A., Berea College, 1975; M.S., University of Kentucky, 1978; Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1980; J.D., Georgia State University, 1987.

Boas, Harold P., Professor of Mathematics. (1984, 1992) A.B., Harvard University, 1976; S.M., Harvard University, 1976; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1980.

Boehmer, Ekkehart, Associate Professor of Finance. (2003, 2006) B.A., University of Bielefeld, 1987; M.A., University of Georgia, 1988; Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1991.

Boenig, Robert E., Professor of English. (1986, 1998) A.B., Rutgers University, 1970; M.Div., Princeton Seminary, 1973; A.M., Rutgers University, 1977; Ph.D., Rutgers University, 1978.

Boettcher, Cynthia K., Clinical Associate Professor of Teaching, Learning and Culture. (1999, 2005) B.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1973; M.Ed., Texas A&M University, 1976; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1998.

Boggess, Albert, Professor of Mathematics and Head of Department. (1982, 1996) B.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1975; Ph.D., Rice University, 1979.

Boggess, May, Lecturer in Statistics. (2006) Ph.D., University of Newcastle (Australia), 1997; M.S., Texas A&M University, 2004.

Bohuslav, Dwayne, Visiting Assistant Professor of Architecture. (2007) B.Arch., University of Texas at Austin, 1979; M.Arch., Cornell University, 1989.

Boleman, Christopher T., Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications. (2003) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1996; M.S., Texas A&M University, 2000; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2003.

Bollfrass, Charles A., P.E., Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering. (1997) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1960.

Bollinger, Kathryn L., Senior Lecturer in Mathematics. (1998, 2005) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1996; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1998.

Bolton, Robert W., Associate Professor, Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution. (1994, 2004) B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1978; M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1980; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1993.

Bond, Jon R., Professor of Political Science. (1976, 1987) B.A., Oklahoma State University, 1969; M.A., Oklahoma State University, 1973; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1978.

Bonner, Fred A., II, Associate Professor of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development. (2006) B.A., University of North Texas, 1991; M.Ed., Baylor University, 1994; Ed.D., University of Arkansas, 1997.

Bonner, James S., P.E., Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering. (1986, 2005) B.A., State University of New York at Plattsburg, 1976; M.S., Clarkson University, 1980; Ph.D., Clarkson University, 1985.

Borlaug, Norman E., Distinguished Professor of International Agriculture; Professor of Soil and Crop Sciences; and Holder of the Eugene Butler Endowed Chair in Agricultural Biotechnology. (1984) B.S., University of Minnesota, 1937; M.S., University of Minnesota, 1940; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1941.

Bornstein, Daniel E., Professor of History and Director of Religious Studies Program in Liberal Arts. (1990, 1999) B.A., Oberlin College, 1972; M.A., University of Chicago, 1977; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1985.

Borosh, Itshak, Professor of Mathematics. (1972, 1982) M.Sc., Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Israel), 1961; Ph.D., Weizmann Institute of Science, 1966.

Bortfeld, Heather, Assistant Professor of Psychology. (2002) B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1992; M.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1994; Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1997.

Boswell, Wendy R., Associate Professor of Management and Mays Faculty Fellow. (2000, 2005) B.S., California State University, Fresno, 1994; M.S., Cornell University, 1997; Ph.D., Cornell University, 2000.

Bouchet, Frank, Lecturer in Health and Kinesiology. (2006) B.S., Auburn University, 2001; M.S., Arizona State University, 2006.

Bourgeois, Anthony Emile, Associate Professor of Psychology. (1966, 1970) B.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1962; Ph.D., Baylor University, 1967.

Bouton, Cynthia A., Associate Professor of History. (1987, 1993) B.A., Colgate University, 1976; M.A., State University of New York at Binghamton, 1979; Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton, 1985.

Boutton, Thomas W., Professor of Ecosystem Science and Management and of Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences. (1987, 1994) B.A., St. Louis University, 1973; M.S., University of Houston, 1976; Ph.D., Brigham Young University, 1979.

Bowen, Ray M., P.E., Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Holder of the John H. Lindsey Chair in The George Bush School of Government and Public Service. (1994) B.S., A&M College of Texas, 1958; M.S., California Institute of Technology, 1959; Ph.D., A&M College of Texas, 1961.

Bowersox, Rodney D. W., Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering. (2002, 2007) B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1988; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1990; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1992.

Bowman, Kenneth P., Professor of Atmospheric Sciences. (1994, 1998) B.S., University of Colorado, 1979; M.A., Princeton University, 1981; Ph.D., Princeton University, 1984.

Bowman-Perrott, Lisa J., Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology. (2007) B.A., Hampton University, 1991; M.Ed., College of William & Mary, 1993; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 2001.

Boyd, Barry L., Associate Professor of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications. (1999, 2005) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1982; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1983; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1991.

Boyd, E. Andrew, Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. (1992, 2004) B.S., Oberlin College, 1981; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1988.

Boyd, James G., Associate Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, and of Materials Science and Engineering. (2000) B.S., University of Texas, 1983; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1988; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1994.

Boyle, David R., Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Nuclear Engineering, and Director, NASA Commercial Space Center Engr., TEES. (1993) B.S., University of Cincinnati, 1971; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1972; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1980; M.A., Naval War College, 1991.

Braby, Leslie A., Senior Lecturer, Department of Nuclear Engineering, and TEES Research Professor. (1995) B.A., Linfield College, 1963; Ph.D., Oregon State University, 1972.

Bracci, Joseph M., P.E., Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, and Director, Center for Design and Construction Integration. (1993, 2005) B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1987; M.S., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1989; Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1992.

Bracher, Nathan J., Professor of European and Classical Languages and Cultures. (1986, 2005) B.A., Texas Lutheran College, 1976; M.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1980; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1984.

Bradford, James C., Associate Professor of History. (1981, 1987) B.A., Michigan State University, 1967; M.A., Michigan State University, 1968; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1976.

Bradshaw, Jerry L., Senior Lecturer, Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering. (1989, 1995) B.S., A&M College of Texas, 1960.

Braga-Neto, Ulisses, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. (2007) B.S., Federal University of Perambuco (Brazil), 1992; M.S., Federal University of Perambuco (Brazil), 1994; M.S.E., Johns Hopkins University, 1998; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, 2002.

Bramble, James H., Distinguished Professor of Mathematics. (1994, 1999) A.B., Brown University, 1953; M.A., University of Maryland, 1955; Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1958.

Brannstrom, Christian, Associate Professor of Geography. (2003, 2006) A.B., University of California, Davis, 1990; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1992; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1998.

Bratton, Gerald Roy, Professor of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences and of Veterinary Pathobiology and Head of Department; Professor of Toxicology; and Joint Holder of the Wiley Distinguished Teaching Professorship in Veterinary Medicine. (1966, 2006) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1965; D.V.M., Texas A&M University, 1966; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1970; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1977.

Bravenec, Lorence L., C.P.A., Professor of Accounting. (1971, 1984) B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1957; J.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1960; LL.M., New York University, 1966.

Brekken, Kirstin, Senior Lecturer in Health and Kinesiology. (1988, 1994) B.A., Texas Lutheran College, 1981; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1982.

Briaud, Jean-Louis, P.E., Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, and Holder of the Spencer J. Buchanan Chair in Civil Engineering. (1978, 1986) Engr. Degree, Ecole Speciale Des Travaux Publics, 1972; M.S., University of New Brunswick, 1974; Ph.D., University of Ottawa, 1979.

Bridges, Cheryl, Lecturer in Marketing. (2003) B.S., Texas Woman’s University, 1968.

Briers, Gary E., Professor of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications. (1980, 1993) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1971; M.Ed., Texas A&M University, 1974; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1978.

Bright, Elise M., Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning. (2005) B.S., University of Arizona, 1972; M.S., Harvard University, 1975; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1980.

Brightsmith, Donald J., Lecturer in Veterinary Pathobiology. (2006) B.S., Cornell University, 1990; M.S., University of Arizona, 1993; Ph.D., Duke University, 1999.

Brinsko, Steven P., Associate Professor of Veterinary Large Animal Clinical Sciences. (1998, 2005) B.S., University of Florida, 1978; D.V.M., University of Florida, 1985; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1990; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1995.

Briske, David Duane, Professor of Ecosystem Science and Management and of Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences. (1978, 1991) A.A., Lake Region Junior College, 1971; B.A., North Dakota State University, 1973; Ph.D., Colorado State University, 1978.

Brody, Samuel D., Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning. (2002, 2006) B.A., Bowdoin College, 1992; Grad. Dipl., University of Adelaide, 1994; M.S., University of Michigan, 1996; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 2001.

Brookins, Bari L., Assistant Lecturer, Student Learning Center. (2002) B.M.E., Oklahoma Baptist University, 1980; M.A., Florida Atlantic University, 1996.

Brooks, Charles E., Associate Professor of History. (1989, 1995) B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1973; M.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1977; Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1988.

Brooks, David Arthur, Professor of Oceanography. (1978, 1987) B.S., University of Maine, 1965; M.S., University of Miami, 1971; Ph.D., University of Miami, 1975.

Brooks, Douglas A., Associate Professor of English. (1997, 2002) B.A., Heidelberg College, 1980; M.A., University of Michigan, 1983; M.A., Columbia University, 1991; M.A., Columbia University, 1992.

Brooks, Sarah D., Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Sciences. (2005) S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1995; Ph.D., University of Colorado, 2002.

Brossart, Daniel F., Associate Professor of Educational Psychology. (1996, 2003) B.A., Evangel College, 1987; M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1990; Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1996.

Broussard, Albert S., Professor of History. (1984, 1999) B.A., Stanford University, 1973; M.A., Duke University, 1975; Ph.D., Duke University, 1977.

Brower, Benjamin C., Assistant Professor of History. (2005) B.A., University of Idaho, 1991; M.A., University of Colorado, 1994; Ph.D., Cornell University, 2005.

Brown, Kimberly N., Associate Professor of English. (1998, 2004) B.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1991; M.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1993; Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1999.

Brown, Lawrence S., Senior Lecturer in Chemistry. (1988, 1994) B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1981; M.A., Princeton University, 1983; Ph.D., Princeton University, 1986.

Brown, Richard E., Lecturer in Management. (2003) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1965; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1967.

Brown, Robert D., Director, Institute of Renewable Natural Resources. (1993, 1997) B.S., Colorado State University, 1968; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1975.

Browning, Edgar K., Professor of Economics. (1984, 1991) B.A., University of Virginia, 1965; Ph.D., Princeton University, 1971.

Brumbelow, James Kelly, Assistant Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, and of Water Management and Hydrological Science. (2002) B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1994; B.C.E., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1994; Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2001.

Bruner, Robert F., P.E., Senior Lecturer, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering. (1976, 1994) B.S., University of Texas at El Paso, 1969; M.E., University of South Carolina, 1974; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1983.

Bryan, Joel A., Lecturer in Physics. (2005) B.S., Angelo State University, 1986; M.A.T., University of Texas at Dallas, 1994; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2002.

Bryan, Ronald A., Professor of Physics. (1968, 1973) B.S., Yale University, 1954; Ph.D., University of Rochester, 1961.

Bryant, John A., Associate Professor of Construction Science. (1998, 2003) B.S., New Mexico State University, 1982; M.S., University of Texas at El Paso, 1987; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1995.

Bryant, Vaughn M., Jr., Professor of Anthropology. (1971, 1980) B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1964; M.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1966; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1969.

Bryant, William Richards, Professor of Oceanography and Holder of the Enron Oil & Gas Teaching Professorship. (1963, 1971) M.S., University of Chicago, 1961; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1966.

Bryk, Mary, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics and of Genetics. (2002) B.S., Cornell University, 1985; M.S., Albany Medical College, 1991; Ph.D., Albany Medical College, 1994.

Buchanan, John J., Associate Professor of Health and Kinesiology. (1999, 2005) B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio, 1985; M.A., Florida Atlantic University, 1992; Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University, 1995.

Buchanan, Walter W., P.E., Professor and Head, Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution; Inaugural Holder of the J. R. Thompson Department Head Chair in Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University (2005); ASEE Fellow; and NSPE Fellow. (2005) B.A., Indiana University at Bloomington, 1963; J.D., Indiana University at Indianapolis, 1973; B.S.E., Purdue University, 1982; M.S.E., Purdue University, 1984.

Budke, Christine M., Assistant Professor of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences. (2005) B.A., Colgate University, 1995; D.V.M., Purdue University, 2001; Ph.D., University of Basel (Switzerland), 2004.

Buenger, Victoria L., Clinical Associate Professor of Management. (1996, 2004) B.A., Texas A&M University, 1981; M.A., Texas A&M University, 1983; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1990.

Buenger, Walter L., Professor of History and Head of Department. (1979, 2001) B.A., Rice University, 1973; M.A., Rice University, 1977; Ph.D., Rice University, 1979.

Buffa, Frank P., Professor of Information and Operations Management. (1970, 1989) B.S., Loyola University, 1964; M.B.A., University of New Orleans, 1967; Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1971.

Bukur, Dragomir B., P.E., Professor, Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering; Holder of the Joe M. Nesbitt Professorship in Chemical Engineering; and TEES Senior Fellow. (1981, 1987) B.S., University of Belgrade, 1970; M.S., University of Minnesota, 1972; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1974.

Burch, Robert William, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities. (1974, 1980) B.A., Rice University, 1965; Ph.D., Rice University, 1969.

Burford, Nancy G., Assistant Professor, Medical Sciences Library. (2000, 2001) B.A., Louisiana State University in Shreveport, 1983; M.S.I.S., University of North Texas, 1999.

Burgess, Kevin, Professor of Chemistry and Holder of the Rachal Professorship in Chemistry. (1992, 1996) B.Sc., University of Bath (England), 1979; M.Sc., University of East Anglia, 1980; Ph.D., University of Cambridge, 1983.

Burghardt, Robert C., Professor of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, of Toxicology (Chair of Intercollegiate Faculty) and of Biotechnology, and Holder of the Wiley Distinguished Teaching Professorship in Veterinary Medicine. (1977, 1991) B.S., University of Michigan, 1969; M.S., Wayne State University, 1973; Ph.D., Wayne State University, 1976.

Burk, James S., Professor of Sociology. (1983, 1997) B.S., Towson State University, 1975; A.M., University of Chicago, 1978; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1982.

Burkart, Patrick, Assistant Professor of Communication. (2003) B.A., Reed College, 1991; M.A., McGill University, 1993; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 2000.

Burke, Mack D., Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology. (2005) B.S., University of West Florida, 1995; B.A., University of West Florida, 1995; M.Ed., University of Oregon, 1998; Ph.D., University of Oregon, 2001.

Burlbaw, Lynn M., Associate Professor of Teaching, Learning and Culture. (1989, 1995) B.A., University of Albuquerque, 1971; M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University, 1984; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1989.

Burris, Mark W., P.E., Associate Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering. (2001, 2007) B.Eng., Technical University of Nova Scotia, 1993; M.Sc.E., University of New Brunswick, 1995; Ph.D., University of South Florida, 2001.

Burt, Richard A., Associate Professor of Construction Science. (1996, 2006) Diploma, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, 1987; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1993; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2000.

Burton, Diana M., Associate Professor of Ecosystem Science and Management and of Agricultural Economics. (1991, 1997) B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1979; M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1979; M.S., University of California at Berkeley, 1986; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1991.

Busbee, David L., Professor of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, of Genetics, and of Toxicology. (1983, 1989) B.S., Wichita State University, 1965; M.S., Wichita State University, 1968; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1971.

Busch, Paul S., Professor of Marketing. (1986, 1996) B.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 1967; M.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1969; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1974.

Bussiki, Marcelo, Assistant Lecturer in Music, Department of Performance Studies. B.A., Universidade Federal do Rio de Janerio-School of Music, 1986; M.M., University of Houston, 1993; D.M.A., University of Houston, 1997.

Butenko, Sergiy, Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. (2003) B.S., Kyiv Taras Shevchenko University, 1998; M.S., Kyiv Taras Shevchenko University, 1999; M.S., University of Florida, 2001; Ph.D., University of Florida, 2003.

Butler, Larry G., Lecturer in Teaching, Learning and Culture. (2001) A.A., Cisco Junior College, 1966; B.S., McMurry University, 1969; M.Ed., Sul Ross State University, 1972; Ed.D., California Coast University, 1993.

Butler-Purry, Karen L., Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. (1994, 2005) B.S., Southern University, 1985; M.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1987; Ph.D., Howard University, 1994.

Byrne, David Hawkins, Professor of Horticultural Sciences and Holder of the Robert E. Basye Chair in Rose Genetics. (1983, 1997) B.S., Rutgers University, 1975; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1980.

Byrne, Stephen P., Senior Lecturer in Construction Science. (2000) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1975; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1978.

Byrne, William B., III, Instructor, School of Military Science. (2006) B.B.A., Texas A&M University, 1980; M.B.A., St. Edwards University, 1983.

Byrns, Glenda E., Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology. (2003) B.S., Texas State University, 1975; M.Ed., Texas State University, 1976; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2007.